Children and their parents experience a live musical collaboration between the library reader and a Frederick Symphony Orchestra musician during this 30 minute storytime! Musicians will play short selections, talk a little about their instrument, answer questions, and, after the stories are read aloud, audience members can take a closer peek at an instrument petting zoo provided by the music specialty store Music & Arts! This program is best appreciated by children ages 2-6 and their caregivers, but is open to all ages.

Be an artist at your library. In 6 weekly sessions, learn about famous artworks and then create your own. This program is for homeschooled children, but is open to all children. Recommended for children ages 6-12. Registration is required.Register for all 6 weeks of the series.

Learning to read begins BEFORE your child starts school - as a matter of fact, it begins at birth! Delight and stimulate your baby with songs, a story and activities. Get to know other families an help your baby develop listening and language skills. Tickets will be available on the day of the program for the first 15 parent/child pairs. This program is limited, so come early for your ticket.

Does homework seem to pile up when you're not looking? Do you get overwhelmed and not know where to start? Or is it just simply boring? The library will help you work through that pile of essays and math assignments with the ultimate in brain food - pizza! Join us every Thursday night for a pizza party and where a librarian will be on hand to help you get your best out of the worst - homework.

Join friends and neighbors on Thursday evenings in March and April at the Thurmont Regional Library to work on crafts you enjoy with other crafty people. Free meet-ups are 6:00 - 7:30 pm. No need to sign up - just drop in to the session of your choice and bring your own project and supplies. See schedule below. Work on your projects, share and trade ideas and supplies with other crafters and plan for future crafting events.

This adult crafting series is being arranged as a community service through the Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library.

Join us for a special storytime in partnership with Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program. Meet new friends and share books, music, activities, and more. Ages birth - 36 months with an adult. Registration opens two weeks before the storytime event.

Is your curious toddler transitioning from baby to child? Transition to Twos nurtures this exciting time in your childs development through books, movement, music and rhymes. Well begin learning to play with others, wait turns, and listen to stories, as well as dance, sing, laugh and have fun! This storytime is designed specifically for caregivers and children 18 months to 30 months. Registration is available two weeks before the monthly program series begins.

Join us for fun & play for little ones and their caregivers, co-sponsored by FCPL and the Frederick County Infants & Toddlers Program. This program is open to all children ages Birth-36 mos. as well as those enrolled in the Frederick County Infants & Toddlers Program.

Is your curious toddler transitioning from baby to child? Transition to Twos nurtures this exciting time in your childs development through books, movement, music and rhymes. Well begin learning to play with others, wait turns, and listen to stories, as well as dance, sing, laugh and have fun! This storytime is designed specifically for caregivers and children 18 months to 30 months. Registration is available two weeks before the monthly program series begins.

Have you ever wondered how to create eye captivating optical illusions? In this class we will explore how to create several optical illusions using lines and color. Each participant will create their own picture to take home. All materials and tools will be provided, and no previous drawing experience is required.